What is chlorpropamide (Diabinese)?

Chlorpropamide is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with chlorpropamide if needed.

Chlorpropamide should not be used by itself to treat type 1 diabetes.

Chlorpropamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Chloropropamide 250 mg-MYL

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Chlorpropamide 100 mg-MYL

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What are the possible side effects of chlorpropamide (Diabinese)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is the most common side effect of chlorpropamide. Symptoms include headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, tremors, irritability, trouble concentrating, rapid breathing, fast heartbeat, fainting, or seizure (severe hypoglycemia can be fatal). Carry hard candy or glucose tablets with you in case you have low blood sugar.

Stop taking chlorpropamide and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about chlorpropamide (Diabinese)?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to chlorpropamide, or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis. Call your doctor for treatment with insulin.

Before taking chlorpropamide, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, a disorder of your pituitary or adrenal glands, a history of heart disease, or if you are malnourished.

Certain oral diabetes medications may increase your risk of serious heart problems. However, not treating your diabetes can damage your heart and other organs. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your diabetes with chlorpropamide.

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur if you skip a meal, exercise too long, drink alcohol, or are under stress. Symptoms include headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, tremors, irritability, or trouble concentrating. Carry hard candy or glucose tablets with you in case you have low blood sugar. Other sugar sources include orange juice and milk. Be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency.

Chlorpropamide is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, foot care, eye care, and testing your blood sugar. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Changing any of these factors can affect your blood sugar levels.